Hybrid Database Architect

at Technopride

• Job title: Database Architect
• Job type: Contract
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Tech skills: Cloud, Cyber Security
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Sheffield, United Kingdom

About the role

• Data Architect role within Technopride Ltd, focusing on developing custom application features in Sheffield. Requires extensive banking application experience and robust architectural skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand the Design and Requirements and develop and execute custom application features and functions
• Understand the BRD and break the requirements into MVP’s and stories
• Strong knowledge of more than 1 Card products
• Accountable for end-to-end solution design; strategically aligned, cost effective architecture solutions that adhere to platform architecture roadmaps and overall enterprise architecture strategy
• Working alongside a wide range of stakeholders, providing architecture direction and leadership to teams
• Create relationships with sponsors to define and support business strategy and technology roadmaps
• Able to manage risk; Effectively manage and escalate risks and issues
• Ensure relevant architecture governance and standards are met
• Mentor and support others
• Partner with external suppliers to define architecture patterns and integration approaches
• Stay up to date with technology trends and communicate to peers and stakeholders

Requirements

• 15+ experience in development and maintenance of complex banking applications such as credit card processing
• Significant background in financial services or related industry
• Lending or Cards experience is considered a plus
• Experience in delivering solutions over a number of years either as an architect or in roles other than architecture
• Proven ability to deliver in a matrixed organisation, including working collaboratively and resolving conflicts
• Able to work with ambiguous problems and create solutions through excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of, or certification in at least one cloud platform
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt communications appropriately to the audience
• Awareness of infrastructure, integration, data, messaging or security are also relevant technical skills
• Ability to be pragmatic, flexible, have a sense of ownership, develop networks, and be culturally sensitive are also relevant personal attributes
• Digital Banking Retail Experience (Cards or Loans preferable)
• Full stack solution design skills (Web, App, API, Orchestration, Mainframe (not essential)
• Cyber security mindset
• Resilient and High Availability design experience
• Cloud Certification Requirements

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities